“We’re spoilt for choice in restaurants and you’ve got everything you need shopping-wise, whether for wife, kids, home or mens- wear. But it’s the people that make Islington — you get the feel- ing that everyone is happy to be here.”

“There’s such a creative buzz — people live, work and play together here. Breakfast at a canal-side café, stroll along Camden Passage, stop for a pint of ale at the Camden Head pub, and round it off with a gig.”

“Islington maintains a strong community feel within its vibrant culture — there’s really something for everyone. Head to a show at Sadler’s Wells or Almeida Theatre, dinner at Oldroyd and a nightcap at 69 Colebrooke Row cocktail bar.”

“Have a great breakfast with us, then take a little stroll down Camden Passage for a little bargain or just a curios discovery. I love to have coffee in Kipferl there.”

“Islington offers a great mix of food, shopping and culture. Go food shopping through Chapel market and see what’s on at the Estorick Collection. Eating out isn’t a problem — more a conundrum as to what and where to eat!”

“I love working in Islington. I was born here, so it’s my village and most retailers know me. My favourite place is the club level of Arsenal football club — great for celebrity spotting and meeting interesting people.”

“Islington has some really beautiful streets, green spaces, the canal, and loads of places to stop for sustenance. We’re also very lucky to have the Almeida Theatre and Sadler’s Wells nearby, where there’s always something fantastic on.”

“Islington has got the culture that I don’t think you find anywhere else. We’ve many different venues from canal-side pubs, such as the Narrowboat, to cocktail bars like John Salt. I love the atmosphere and ambience in Islington.”